HAPPY

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HAPPY KWANZAA
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DECEMBER 26 JANUARY 1
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THE SEVEN DAYS OF KWANZAA
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UMOJA

• On the first night of Kwanzaa, the black candle
  is lit to symbolize UNITY, or TOGETHERNESS

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KUJICHAGULIA

• On the second night of Kwanzaa, a green candle is
  lit to symbolize SELF-DETERMINATION, or I CAN.

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UJIMA

• On the third night of a Kwanzaa, a red candle is
  lit to symbolize COOPERATION, or WORKING TOGETHER.

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UJAMAA

• On the fourth night of Kwanzaa, a green candle is
  lit to symbolize SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER.

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NIA

• On the fifth night of Kwanzaa, a red candle is
  lit to symbolize PURPOSE, or I WILL.

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KUUMBA

• On the sixth night of Kwanzaa, the final green
  candle is lit to symbolize CREATIVITY.

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IMANI

• On the final night of Kwanzaa, the last red
  candle is lit to symbolize FAITH.

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THE COLORS OF KWANZAA
RED represents the blood of the African people.
BLACK represents the face of the African people.
GREEN represents the fertile land and the hope of
new life.
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THE SEVEN SYMBOLS OF KWANZAA
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MKEKA

• The MKEKA(muh-kay-kuh) is a straw mat. All the
  other symbols are place on top of it.

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MISHUMAA

• The seven candles are called the MISHUMAA
  (mee-SHOO-mah).

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KINARA

• The candleholder is called the KINARA
  (kee-NAR-ah).

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KARAMU

• The KARAMU (kah-RAH-moo) is the name for the
  feast of Kwanzaa.

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KIKOMBE CHA UMOJA

• The KIKOMBE CHA UMOJA (kee-COMB-bay chah
  oo-MOW-jaw) is the cup of unity. Everyone at the
  feast will sip from it.

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MUHINDI

• The MUHINDI (moo-HEEN-dee) are the ears of corn.
  There is supposed to be one ear of corn for each
  child. Children are very important in the
  Kwanzaa celebration.

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ZAWADI

• The ZAWADI (zah-WAH-dee) are the gifts of
  Kwanzaa. They are often made by hand.

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KWANZAA IS CELEBRATED BY FAMILIES JUST LIKE
YOURS
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HAPPY KWANZAA
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